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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.24, 3,328.76 and 1,350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.24, 3,328.76 and 1,350.06 is: 1,863.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.24 : 3,328.76 = 1,350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.24/3,328.76 = 1,350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.24x = 3,328.76 × 1,350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.24x = 4,494,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,025.73/2,412.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.01

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